| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Independent couple welcoming volume made up by a couple about a single person | The Telegraph Toughie | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Free-spirited | The Washington Post | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Free-spirited | LA Times Daily | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Contrary to the spirit of 37-Across | ||
| Laissez-faire | ||
| Markedly self-reliant |